a bad dream for thousands across tornado alley as tozzes -- dozens of powerful tornados ripped from indiana through then tennessee. >> at this time, we don't know how much, but we know we have fatalities. we have numerous people injured. >> entire neighborhoods wiped away. cars tossed into the streets. local schools had just sent students home early when the first twister struck. >> it was huge. i seen it come up, come down. throwing debris everywhere. it was ugly. >> many students rushed back inside their schools for safety. many rushed to the open arms and storm shelters of neighbors. >> we got on the buses, and the tornado was following us. luckily this woman was generous to let us stay in her basement. >> it's shocking. >> that shock on the faces of those who survived and who are trying to remind themselves of what's important here. >> we're alive. that's what counts. tvs, cars need to be replaced. no need to get upset. my rocking chair was fine. >> even if this community is not right now. though they stress their will is stronger than the winds or these haunting images as they begin th